Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Louisiana

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Louisiana to Antigua and Barbuda — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Louisiana to Antigua and Barbuda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Louisiana to Antigua and Barbuda, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,747 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Antigua and Barbuda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?

Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Louisiana and Antigua and Barbuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

LA
40.6%
AG
18.9%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

LA
84.9%
AG
96.0%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Louisiana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
3.9%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$55,662
AG
$28,700

Louisiana performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
73.1 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baton Rouge Rain: 60.6 in/yr (1540 mm)
79° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baton Rouge Saint John's
Jan–Mar 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Baton Rouge Saint John's
Jan 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?

Working remotely from Antigua and Barbuda's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Louisiana?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Louisiana?

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both Louisiana and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG
Population 4,533,372 100,335
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1268
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911